I think there is an opportunity to encourage more dApp developers to learn about building on Livepeer. I propose creating video content and a case study to showcase the opportunity to a wider audience.

Goal: Encourage more Livepeer network participation through education and create a case study on SuperMax to encourage more dApp developers to consider Livepeer and other DPOS projects as a mechanism to create + earn value in the network.

Problem: Developers contributing services or products on top of existing protocols do not get upside of the underlying procotol unless they buy/mine tokens. Their contributions are unpaid.

Solution: Delegated Proof of Stake protocols present an opportunity for dApp developers to earn tokens through software contribution (not just buying tokens). For example, Livepeer and SuperMax have a symbiotic relationship. SuperMax’s data services improve the usability of the Livepeer network. SuperMax is participating through staking and their position in a node to earn value in the Livepeer network too. They are creating value in the network and earning value in the network, which benefits them and Livepeer at the same time.

Hypothesis: This model of symbiotic relationships would benefit new services to be built on top of DPOS protocols, especially Livepeer. Creating and sharing the case study of SuperMax and Livepeer helps share this idea and inspire new developers to consider creating + earning for a DPOS network.

Deliverables:

Video tutorial of how to set up as a node on the Livepeer network [1 week]

Why? Quickly show developers how easy it is to mine, stake, and bond in Livepeer. Video is a quick form to understand the mechanics of the protocol. If more developers understand the Livepeer cryptoeconomcis, that creates a larger funnel of interest to pursue building dApps on the network.

To do: Record video with Livepeer team or community member (1 hour)

Work with Livepeer and Supermax to deliver a case study presentation [2 weeks]

Interview SuperMax team [done!]

Interview Livepeer team (30 min)

Collaborate with SuperMax on presentation

Showcase the Case study at a community event & record it for further distribution [within 30 days of case study]

Plan a date for the Meetup, can showcase at community blockchain event

@ericxtang will do the setting up transcoder node video with you. I would also reach out to CJ on discord who set up the transcoder node for Supermax, and ask her before doing the video what steps she took, and what questions she had, so that you can make sure eric covers in the video.